Original U.S. WWI “Red Stripe” M1917 Doughboy Training Helmet - Complete U.S. Grenades Constructed of wool with a

Constructed of wool with a canvas header

One is the usual Olive Background with Tan and Slate Blue stitching for the Afrikakorps

The regiment saw service in both the eastern and the western theaters of the American Civil War

but never once did one man hesitate

Original U.S. WWI “Red Stripe” M1917 Doughboy Training Helmet - Complete U.S. Grenades Constructed of wool with aOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely find! This helmet is not painted for use with a specific unit but instead was used for training new recruits. The M1917 helmets that did not meet the required ballistic standards for combat were rejected. Upon rejection, these helmets had a hole punched in the skirt and a red stripe approximately 1 inch in width was painted across the helmet. The paint is somewhat worn, and definitely shows use,